Gross Motor Skills Milestones By six monthsHolds head steady Rolls over both waysPushes up with arms while on tummySits briefly independentlyBy one year:Sits confidentlyCrawls forwardPulls to stand while holding onCruises along furnitureStands unsupportedWalks with hands heldBy eighteen months:Walks aloneKneelsClimbs stairsSquats to playKneelsStoops and recoversTries to kick ballsClimbs on furniturePulls toy while walking

By two yearsWalks backwardsPicks up toys from floor without fallingSeats self in child size chairWalks up and down stairs with hand heldMoves to musicJumps in place/off a stepKicks a stationary ballWalks up stairs independentlyThrows a ball overhandPropels “ride-on” toys forward

By three yearsRuns forwardJumps in place with two feet togetherWalks on tiptoeKicks a ball forwardThrows overhand at a targetCatches a rolled ballRides a tricycle using pedals

By four yearsRuns around obstaclesWalks on a linePushes, pulls, steers wheeled toysUses slide independentlyJumps over 15cm high object and lands on both feet togetherThrows ball overhandCatches large ball from 1.5mBalances on one foot for five to ten secondsHops on one foot two or more times

By five yearsBounces and catches a ballThrows a ball in the air and catchesBalance on one foot for five secondsWalks on a line heel to toeJumps forward ten times without fallingWalks up and down stair independently, alternating feetDoes forward rolls

By six yearsRuns lightly on toesWalks on balance beamHops for 2mSkips on alternate feetSkip with a skipping ropeSkatesKicks a rolling ballRides a bicycleDribbles a ballThrows a ball with good accuracy

This information is a general guide, please keep in mind that each child is unique and develops skills at their own rate. If you are concerned about your child’s development, please ask your health visitor, doctor or child’s teacher for advice.